Top transfer candidate in the summer: Bayern press ahead with squad planning | OneFootball

FC Bayern are pressing ahead with their squad planning for the coming years, with right-back in particular becoming an increasing focus for those responsible. According to information from Sky, it is clear that a new right-back will arrive at Säbener Straße in the summer at the latest. The Munich club have done their homework – and have identified a clear favourite in Givairo Read from Feyenoord Rotterdam

The 19-year-old Dutchman is regarded internally as the ideal solution for the future. The German record champions have been looking closely at Read, who has established himself as a regular in Rotterdam despite his young age, for several weeks now. According to Sky, advanced talks have already been held with the player’s entourage, but no official offer has been made yet. According to reports from Sky and kicker, a winter transfer is not currently planned. Instead, Bayern are doing everything they can to implement the deal for the new season

Read fits the Bayern profile perfectly

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There are several reasons why Read is highly rated in Munich. The right-back combines pace, athleticism and defensive stability with a modern attacking drive – exactly the profile that Bayern have been looking for in this position for some time. Under Vincent Kompany, the right side should develop more dynamism again, both in forward play and in counter-pressing. Read is seen internally as a player who can not only meet these requirements, but also shape them in the future

There is also the strategic component: FC Bayern want to consciously invest in the future in this position instead of relying on short-term solutions. At the age of 19, Read is capable of development, internationally sought-after and yet already surprisingly consistent at a high level. Although his contract at Feyenoord runs until 2029, his market value of around 20 million euros is within the range that Bayern have factored in

Competition from England – Boey as a potential accelerator

However, Read is not completely unobserved. There is notable competition from the Premier League in particular. Arsenal and Manchester City are also said to be keeping a close eye on the Dutchman. Nevertheless, Bayern currently see themselves in a good starting position. The early interest, the clear sporting prospects and the prospect of a central role in the squad speak in favour of Munich

Sacha Boey could become a decisive factor. The Frenchman is seen internally as a candidate for sale should a suitable opportunity arise in January or in the summer at the latest. According to Sky, Bayern would be willing to discuss an offer in the region of €20 million. Boey’s departure in the winter would significantly accelerate planning on the right side of defence – and could even lead to Read becoming an issue earlier than planned

However, the focus is still clearly on the summer. Bayern want to keep calm, plan in a structured manner and avoid coming under time pressure again. Read is emblematic of this new approach: identify early, convince early, but only strike when the moment is right